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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,465.64, 3,402.54 and 1,346.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,465.64, 3,402.54 and 1,346.58 is: 1,858.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,465.64 : 3,402.54 = 1,346.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,465.64/3,402.54 = 1,346.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,465.64x = 3,402.54 × 1,346.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,465.64x = 4,581,792.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,581,792.31/2,465.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,858.26

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